how much active ingredient is needed to compound 18 lollipops if the formula is 5% active ingredient, 168g sugar,60ml Karo syrup (weighs 84g),60ml water. each lollipop should have 5% active ingredient
(Junk+active ingred)=total mass
but active ingredient= .05 total mass
so, 168+84+60+.05totalmass=total mass
.95 total mass=168+84+60
now solve for total mass, and active ingredient.
14.4g
To determine the amount of active ingredient needed to compound 18 lollipops, we first need to determine the total weight of the mixture required.
1. Calculate the weight of the mixture per lollipop:
- Sugar = 168g
- Karo syrup weighs 84g (but quantity is given as 60ml)
- Water = 60ml (weight not given)
Since the weight of different liquids can vary, we need to convert the Karo syrup volume to weight. Assuming the density of Karo syrup is similar to water (1g/ml), the weight of the Karo syrup is also 60g.
Thus, the weight of the mixture per lollipop is:
Sugar + Karo syrup + Water = 168g + 60g + Weight of water
2. Determine the total weight of the mixture for 18 lollipops:
Multiply the weight per lollipop by the number of lollipops:
Total weight = (Sugar + Karo syrup + Water) * Number of lollipops
3. Calculate the amount of active ingredient needed:
Since each lollipop should contain 5% active ingredient, we can calculate the weight of active ingredient required.
Total weight of active ingredient = Total weight of mixture * 5% (0.05)
Now, let's calculate the results:
Weight of water:
Unfortunately, the weight of water is not provided in the given information. Please provide the weight of water so we can proceed with the calculations.